On this day trip from Yarmouth (we will pick you up at your hotel), venture along scenic St. Mary's Bay through Acadian fishing villages, witness the Bay of Fundy tides as they flood into or ebb out of the Annapolis Basin through the Digby Gut, and on to the Town of Annapolis Royal, Canada's Birthplace.
A small sea-side town steeped in history and tradition, Annapolis Royal and its residents know how to treat a visitor. After all, they have been doing it for more than 400 years.
Before Boston, New York, Montreal or Halifax, there was Annapolis Royal. Established in 1606, it is one of the oldest continuous European settlements in North America. Idllically situated between mountain and sea, Annapolis Royal offers a stunning waterfront, unique shopping area plus a streetscape that has been designated a National Historic District.
HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
Stroll Through The Centuries Tour
On this day trip from Yarmouth, you will visit the Town of Annapolis Royal, Canada's Birthplace.
A small seaside town steeped in history and tradition, Annapolis Royal and its residents know how to treat a visitor. After all, they have been doing it for more than 400 years.
Before Boston, New York, Montreal or Halifax, there was Annapolis Royal. Established in 1605, it is one of the oldest continuous European settlements in North America. Idllically situated between mountain and sea, Annapolis Royal offers a stunning waterfront, unique shopping area plus a streetscape that has been designated a National Historic District.
Highlights
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10:00 am |
Depart Yarmouth (Picked up at your hotel)
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11:30 am |
Arrive in Annapolis Royal where your costumed heritage guide will board your bus at Market Square for a "Welcome" to Nova Scotia's first capital, and a National Historic District Orientation and Tour highlighting Annapolis Royal's special sites and rich cultural heritage. The tour includes Canada's oldest wooden house and North America's only Tidal Power Plant.
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12:00 pm |
Time at Leisure to enjoy lunch, explore on your own, discover the quaint shops and visit the museums, art galleries or artist's studios.
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2:00 pm |
Join your interpreter (a 10th generation Acadian) at the historic Annapolis Royal Lighthouse for a guided "Stroll Through the Centuries" Tour along the scenic boardwalk showcasing the National Historic District (one of Canada's largest), the Acadian/Mi'kmaq Story (this is the birthplace and cradle of Acadie) and the Grounds of Fort Anne (Canada's oldest National Historic Site). End your guided tour by receiving a special National Historic District Certificate, and pose for your Official Group Photograph at Fort Anne. (The photo will be available on line to download in high resolution suitable for framing)
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3:00 pm |
Time at Leisure on your own to go inside Fort Anne to see the museum, tapestry and Charter of Nova Scotia and/or visit the Historic Gardens, Canada's 2015 Garden of the Year.
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4:30 pm |
Depart for Yarmouth with special memories which will last a lifetime of your unique adventure in one of Canada's oldest European settlements.
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6:00 pm
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Arrive in Yarmouth.
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Price ... $ 69.00 pp (Cdn)
meals, entrance fees, gratuities, etc extra